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If a doctor put on a paper for test pain in both breast, fullness right moer than left what do that mean to me it's on for mammogram screening.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not sure: If there are abnormalities on the physical exam, sounds like it should be a diagnostic mammo rather than a screening.

Dr Watry agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

If a doctor put on a paper for test pain in both breast, fullness right moer than left what do that mean to me it's on for mammogram screening.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Watry agreed

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